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Bill · started in the Commons

Regulation of Bailiffs Bill

A Bill to require the Secretary of State to introduce a regulatory regime for bailiffs which would preclude the making of multiple fee charges without explanation; to introduce guidelines for dealing with potentially vulnerable debtors; and for connected purposes

In progress Current stage: 2nd reading (Commons)

The story so farThe Regulation of Bailiffs Bill was introduced in the House of Commons on 8 January 2013 by Mr Jim Cunningham (Labour). It is now at second reading in the House of Commons. Second reading is the first debate on the overall principle of the bill; if the bill clears it, detailed committee scrutiny follows.

Progress through Parliament

  1. 1st reading Commons 8 Jan 2013
  2. 2nd reading Commons Current

Source: the official bill page. Last updated 26 Apr 2013.